Word is this morning that Democrat Senator from Indiana, Evan Bayh, is retiring after two terms come November. For being a Democrat, he certainly had a decent head on his shoulders. As with partisan politics these days, he was disdained by liberals for wanting compromise on tough issues. We conservatives thought he went too much with the Democrat tide (supporting the ever unpopular Obamacare, the failing stimulus package, Cap and Trade, etc.) Nonetheless, he was a voice of somewhat reason on the left, being that there are so few voices of reason on the liberal left.
As for politics, this is a beautiful development for Republicans. Indiana, being a more red state, is now likely to be taken back by Republicans. Former Senator Dan Coats is now the favorite to take back this seat for the GOP. Although the party would like to see popular congressman Mike Pence throw his hat into the ring. If he did, he'd be a certainty to win election. Last month, Pence declined to run. Of course, not having to take on the centrist Bayh may change his mind.
We'll see...
